Georgia claims Russian troops in its territory despite ceasefire
Georgia on Monday renewed a charge that more Russian troops were being deployed in South Ossetia and Abkhazia despite a ceasefire brokered by the European Union following the brief war in August.
The two breakaway regions have seceded from Tbilisi and are recognized by Moscow.
At the United Nations headquarters in New York, Georgia's UN Ambassador Irakli Alasania said those "territories of Georgia" are now occupied by Russian military forces. The six-point ceasefire had called for Russian withdrawal from Georgia.
Alasania said Russia is building two large military bases in south and southeast of Tskhinvali, capital of South Ossetia, before increasing its military presence to 12,000 troops, up from the current 7,000 troops. He said 4,000 Russia border guards will be added to the Russian forces.
Alasania said Russia is maintaining 3,810 troops in Abkhazia, including 315 troops in the Upper Kodori Valley, a strategic area separating Abkhazia from the rest of Georgia.
"On the Russian occupied territories of Georgia, we are witnessing huge concentration of separatist paramilitary troops and illegal militia units," Alasania said.
There was no immediate reaction from Russia.
The Georgian diplomat alleged Russia violated point 5 of the ceasefire agreement by "illegally" maintaining and increasing its military presence. He accused Russia of violating other provisions regarding humanitarian assistance.
Fighting between Russian and Georgian troops erupted on August 8 in South Ossetia and spread to Abkhazia. Russia said Georgia started the conflict, which was denied by the latter.
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